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Where to stay
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Interlaken travel guide

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With a population of 5.067, Interlaken is a must-see destination in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Interlaken has to offer.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 396
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 396
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Interlaken in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Interlaken, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.

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How to Get to Interlaken

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 99 km from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Emirates, SWISS and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Geneva takes 2h 51m and costs around AED 246 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 354 km and will cost you around AED 180. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 99 km from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Emirates, SWISS and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Interlaken to Geneva takes 2h 51m and costs around AED 246 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 354 km and will cost you around AED 180. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around AED 829 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,921 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Interlaken Youth Hostel and Post Hardermannli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from AED 294 to AED 3,471 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken

Most booked hotels in Interlaken

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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 283+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 526+
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The Hey Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 859+
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Hotel Du Lac
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 647+
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The River Village
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 709+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay AED 7.46 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.47 and AED 119.29. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.46 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.47 and AED 119.29. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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